Clicking noise with ac

Car is making a clicking noise with my ac it's getting louder . I can't get an estimate of about how much this could cost bc I'm being told they first have to remove the dashboard which could be pricey but that's just to see what it is they still couldn't give a price which makes me scared how do I know it's in my budget

7 Answers

Is the clicking noise coming from the dashboard area? if so you most likely have a blend-door actuator or fan problem. could be failing or even have something stuck in it - items on the floorboard like plastic bags can get sucked into them at times

Yes it's coming from my dashboard first
on the passenger side only now the
passenger side then it stops and a louder
faster clicks starts on the driver side
stops all together after 10 minutes .
Should I just go to a place that is telling
me they would have to take it apart and
could be 200 just to take apart. Once
they take it apart they are saying then
they could see what it is and talk pricing .
I'm a female so I'm so confused on how
to handle this without paying over 600-
700.00

I would definitely recommend having someone at least diagnose it. I understand your concern about being ripped off - especially as a female, it truly does happen and it unfortunate that people are jerks like that. I would suggest asking a close friend (female) where she has her car serviced and if she trust them - that is the best way to avoid getting ripped off. but you do need someone to diagnose it properly either way. That should be able to be done without tearinf your car apart

I would look for a shop that specializes in car C/C and then look
them up and see if they have any good reviews. But remember they
control what goes on their website. Perhaps in their experience on
working on A/Cs in cars, they can give a quick diagnose and cost
estimate. Since the noise has moved, it does sound like there is
something in the air lines. Missing an earring? Ok, bad joke.
Remember, if you don't get a good feeling about the estimate, and
plan to fix it, drive away.

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